For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,134 students in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Central Scottsdale are Chaparral High School and Evit - Chaparral High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,909 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Evit - Chaparral High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, AZ include Chaparral High School and Evit - Chaparral High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley?
the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Paradise Valley public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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